Sporting debuts tomorrow in the Champions League group stage, hosting Kaiat at 20h00 in Alvalade. At the preview press conference, Rui Borges highlighted the team’s ambition and the importance of the evidence for the international affirmation of the lions.
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“It’s a big showcase for everyone. We want to further accentuate the Sporting Statute, which is important to the greatness of the club. Let’s look at each game with the ambition to win it,” said the coach.
Asked about the opponent, Borges praised the Karat route, who eliminated Celtic to reach the group stage: “It’s a team with merit, leader of the championship, already takes 33 games on the legs. Show well the difficulties we will find. The players are aware of this, regardless of the name of the opponent.”
The coach was also confronted with the statements of President Frederico Varandas about the need for European statement: “Ambition is always the same, the president didn’t even need to say. We know the club we represent and what we want. We grew up facing the best.”
Unable to count 100% with Pedro Gonçalves (pot) and Geny, Rui Borges secured alternatives on the squad: “If we don’t play pot, we’ll have other solutions. There are maxi, photis, Alisson, Lucas Anjo, who is summoned.”
The coach also confessed to carrying a symbolic clock as “amulet”: “It’s one of those pancas, but I always remember the journey here. I brought me to Sporting and accompanies me in every game.”
